{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd52df11e88df1ad2ff62f49","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd52df11e88df1ad2ff62f49","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd52df11e88df1ad2ff62f49","title":"Sr. Manager, Project Development","description":"We develop large-scale, high-efficiency natural gas power generation and hybrid energy infrastructure designed to serve hyperscale data centers and industrial customers. Our projects are primarily behind-the-meter generation platforms with optionality to scale through grid interconnection and hybrid solar/BESS integration.We operate as a lean, execution-driven development team backed by institutional capital and strategic partners.Position OverviewThe Sr. Manager, Project Development will lead the end-to-end development of thermal generation projects (simple cycle and combined cycle natural gas), with supporting solar and battery energy storage components as required.This role owns site control, permitting, interconnection strategy, early equipment and design configuration analysis, fuel strategy, water strategy, joint venture interface, and overall development risk management from origination through notice-to-proceed.The ideal candidate understands how to develop a bankable thermal project designed for behind-the-meter load while preserving long-term grid and expansion optionality.Key ResponsibilitiesLead development of power generation projects from site control through NTP, including development schedule management and planning for critical path executionSecure and manage land control, environmental permitting (air, water, local, federal), and required approvalsStructure projects to serve behind-the-meter load while preserving future grid interconnection and expansion optionalityManage generation interconnection processes with RTOs/ISOs and transmission operatorsInterface with OEMs and the infrastructure team on turbine selection, performance guarantees, delivery schedules, and supply agreementsSupport EPC strategy and negotiations, including scope allocation, risk transfer, performance guarantees, and milestone structuresCoordinate gas supply, water supply, transportation, and pipeline interconnection strategyInterface with and cultivate joint venture and co-development partners; support negotiation and execution of related commercial agreementsAlign development execution with customer and JV commercial obligationsIdentify and mitigate permitting, major long-lead equipment, regulatory, and schedule risksOversee development budgets and support capital approval processesSupport development of bankable technical packages for lenders and independent engineersManage third-party consultants across engineering, environmental, market, and permitting disciplinesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, or related field (advanced degree preferred)10+ years of experience developing thermal generation projectsAssertive, self-starter, with high emotional intelligence, and adaptable communication styles.Demonstrated experience advancing at least one large scale simple cycle or combined cycle natural gas generation project through major permitting milestones and toward Notice to Proceed and Commercial Operation.Experience interfacing with joint venture partners and supporting negotiation of commercial development agreementsStrong working knowledge of air permitting strategy, major long-lead equipment procurement, EPC contracting structures, gas interconnection, water supply pathways, and RTO market fundamentalsFamiliarity with hybrid solar and BESS integration a plusStrong commercial acumen and ability to operate in a lean environment","company":"Engine No 1","rawCompany":"engine no 1","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T18:21:59.250Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221116","title":"Geothermal Electric Power Generation","slug":"geothermal-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221112","title":"Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation","slug":"fossil-fuel-electric-power-generation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Manager, Project Development","description":"We develop large-scale, high-efficiency natural gas power generation and hybrid energy infrastructure designed to serve hyperscale data centers and industrial customers. 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